10 Things to do between Anchorage and Seward, Alaska
The tiny town of Seward, Alaska and the Kenai Peninsula have amazing wedding venues.
Most guests coming into Alaska travel through Anchorage. If your guests are looking for fun things to do on the way to your wedding, I’ve come up with a list of 10 amazing things to do in between Anchorage and Seward.
My list is organized from North to South.
So let’s get right to it:
1) Grab delicious focaccia and scones from Alder & Birch. I used to be a professional baker, so I’m very particular about my baked good. These guys do an amazing job on both their focaccia and scones. You will not be disappointed!
2) Stop by Girdwood Brewing for a beer and some great eats. There’s always a food truck parked out front and on a sunny day you can bask in the sun on the beer patio. This is located in the town of Girdwood.
3) Take a picnic to Portage Lake. There is so much to do in Portage Valley (just south of Girdwood). The next few adventures listed will give you an idea of other things to do here.
4) Hike the Trail of Blue Ice in the Portage Valley. Read all about it here: https://www.alaska.org/detail/trail-of-blue-ice
5) Check out the Begich-Boggs Visitor Center located right on the shores of Portage Lake.
6) Detour to Whittier via the road to Portage. Drive through a mountain tunnel and pop out as a seaside village full of awesome vistas! The tunnel pass is 13.00 round trip (as of 2022) and cars are allowed to drive through every 30 minutes. If folks want to visit longer, you can charter boats that can take you into the famous Prince William Sound. There are kayak rentals and jet ski rentals as well here.
7) Detour to the quaint town of Hope, Alaska. You can poke around the tiny town or take a couple of great hikes. One takes you from the campground out toward Gull Rock. Read more about the Gull Rock Trail here: https://www.alaska.org/detail/gull-rock-trail. The other takes you straight up to Hope Point. Click here to read more about the Hope Point Trail: https://www.alaska.org/detail/hope-point-trail.
8) Grab an ice cream at Summit Lake Lodge. The lodge is situated on a beautiful lake.
9) Visit Exit Glacier. Just 10 minutes outside Seward is Exit Glacier. You can do short day hikes to the glacier or get guided tours on the glacier. Go here to learn more: https://www.alaska.org/detail/visit-exit-glacier.
10) Visit the Sea Life Center in Seward! You can check out all sorts of Alaskan Marine animals here. If you’re traveling with kids, they will be thrilled!
Sailboat elopement out of Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Megan Freeman.
Beach wedding at Miller’s Landing in Seward, Alaska. Photo courtesy of Erica Rose.
Miller's Landing Wedding in Seward, Alaska with Caitlin & Nate
Caitlin and Nate had a beautiful beach wedding in Seward, Alaska.
Weather in Alaskan can always be hit or miss, especially by the ocean where clouds can roll in and get stuck for days or even weeks on end. That is why this couple was so incredibly lucky to have a sunny break on their big day.
I remember sending flowers off with Caitlin the day before and both crossing our fingers in hopes of good weather!
My favorite part of Caitlin’s bridal bouquet was the incredible variety of florals I was able to fit in. Part of a beautiful bouquet for me is lots of floral types and textures.
Here are some of the varieties: Hydrangea, Anemone, Ranunculus, Rose, Dara, Amaranth, Oregano (I love popping in a bit of garden herb if at all possible), Strawflower, Yarrow, Snapdragon, and Dahlia.
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